Getting Knocked Up and 12 Other Reasons Not to Get Married

When two people are deeply in love, marriage seems like the obvious answer. But let’s not kid ourselves, people marry for reasons other than love every day.

If you’re ready to march down the aisle and find yourself wondering what’s love got to do with it, return the bridal shower gifts and reconsider. Seriously, no china pattern is worth a lifetime of unhappiness.

Check out these 13 reasons you probably ought to call off the wedding – after the jump!

To please your parents 1 of 13

Yes, your parents would feel better knowing you had someone to help take care of you. But enough about you, they really want grandchildren. Image credit: Shutterstock

Need I remind you that entering into marriage fraud for immigration purposes is a federal crime? It's just not worth it. Image credit: Shutterstock

You’re pregnant 4 of 13

Finding out you're pregnant is scary. Finding out you're pregnant while single is even scarier. Rushing into a marriage before you're ready almost never had a happy ending. Adjust to your new role as mommy before taking on the added responsibility of marriage. Image credit: Shutterstock

You want your child to have two parents 5 of 13

It's natural for single parents to want to provide their child a loving two-parent family, but you're enough until the right partner comes along. Image credit: Shutterstock

You’ve been together for so long 6 of 13

You're dating a guy and it's going OK. He loves you and everything so that's good. Should you settle and marry the guy? All signs point to no if you're heart isn't in it. Image credit: Shutterstock

To get out of debt 7 of 13

You're drowning in debt and see no way out. Before you marry a man with stacks of fat cash, understand that you can't put a price on personal happiness. Image credit: Shutterstock

To get out of your parent’s house 8 of 13

Marriage isn't a Get Out of Jail Free card. If you can't stand living at home with parental, find some roomies and get out. Image credit: Shutterstock

You’re supposed to 9 of 13

Every young girl is raised with the notion that she's supposed to get married. Screw that! You're a grown woman, do what you want to do. Image credit: Shutterstock

To help your career 10 of 13

Marriage is desirable in certain careers. Before you rush to off to Vegas, consider how divorce may impact that same career. Image credit: Shutterstock

Everybody’s doing it 11 of 13

So everyone you ever met is now married and you're left "singled" out. Resist the peer pressure and go your own way. Love will find you when the timing is right. Image credit: Shutterstock

To have a dream wedding 12 of 13

The appeal of grand wedding is undeniable but what's it worth without a lifetime of love ahead? Just ask Kim Kardashian. Image credit: Shutterstock

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